Acer Altos G610

Acer Altos G610Users guide

Copyright 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Acer Altos G610 Users guide

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NoticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shield cablesAll connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devicesOnly peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

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Use conditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque lintention des utilisateurs canadiensCet appareil numrique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

Important safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

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v 7 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a b c d When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.

vi 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Laser compliance statementThe CD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drives classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement

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1 System overviewOverview Processors Memory System chipsets Expansion slots Hardware management support Features summary

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2 System tourExternal and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components Keyboard Mouse Disk drives 3.5-inch floppy drive CD-ROM drive Setting up your system Preinstallation requirements Basic connections Connecting the PS/2 keyboard Connecting the PS/2 mouse Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting to the network Connecting the power cable Turning on your system Power-on problems Turning off your system Connecting options Printer USB devices System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types used Installing cage nuts

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Installing the system into the rack

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3 Upgrading your systemInstallation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your system Opening the front panel door Removing the front panel door Removing the side panel System boards Mainboard layout BPL5M jumpers and connectors SAF-TE card layout BPL5M hot-swap cage components Installing the BPL5M hot-swap cage Removing the BPL5M hot-swap cage Installing a hard disk into the BPL5M tray Installing and removing storage devices Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Removing and installing the CPU Removing a CPU Installing a CPU Removing and installing memory modules Removing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing expansion cards Hot-swappable redundant power supply module Removing a 337-watt hot-swappable redundant power supply module Installing a 337-watts hot-swappable redundant power supply module Installing an internal system fan

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4 BIOS Setup utilityBIOS Setup utility Entering Setup System Information Product Information Disk Drives IDE Channel Type

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Onboard Peripherals Power Management Boot Options Date and Time System Security Setting and changing the password Removing a password IPMI Configuration RDM Configuration Advanced Options Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options CPU Frequency Chipset Settings Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change Exit Setup

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Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide 125Installing ASM Pro System requirements System setup Installing ASM Pro Console Installing ASM Pro Server Agent Installing RDM System requirements Connecting communication peripherals RDM Console setup Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) System requirements Installing AWM Setting up Microsoft IIS Running AWM 127 127 127 128 128 135 135 136 139 141 141 141 142 143

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1 System overview

The Acer Altos G610 server model is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multiuser server environments.

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OverviewThe Acer Altos G610 server model utilizes a PCI bus based dualprocessor mainboard built on an ATX baseboard. It comes with two FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) processor sockets that support an Intel Pentium III processor running at 933 MHz and 1 GHz or an Intel Pentium III processor running at 512K 1.13 and 1.26 GHz. The processor is integrated with the Server Works LE III north and south bridge chipsets. The mainboard also supports the Intel 82559 10/100 Mbps PCI Ethernet chipset with WOL (Wake on LAN) function for better remote site management. For expandability, the mainboard includes four 64 bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots and two 32 bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots. In addition, the mainboard supports four DIMM sockets that allow memory installation up to a maximum of 4 GB using four 1024-MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) modules. For connectivity, the mainboard provides two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, PS/2 interface for both mouse and keyboard and other standard features such as two UART NS 16C550 serial ports, enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, one RJ-45 network port and one VGA/monitor port. The system is fully compatible with Windows 2000 Server, Novell Netware, Red Hat Linux, Windows NT 4.0, and SCO Unixware.

ProcessorsThe Pentium III processor delivers higher performance than previous Pentium processors while maintaining binary compatibility with all previous Intel Architecture processors. The mainboard supports 100 or 133 MHz GTL+ host bus frequencies for two Pentium III processors running at 933 Mhz and 1 GHz or two Intel Pentium III processors running at 512K 1.13 and 1.26 GHz and future generation of Pentium III processors.

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MemoryThe four DIMM sockets on board accept four 1024-MB registered SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (error correcting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled. Refer to IPMI Configuration on page 107 for more information on this BIOS parameter.

Note: The SDRAM module should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported.

The system board supports both 100 and 133 MHz registered SDRAMs; 66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported.

System chipsetsServer Works LE III north and south bridgeThe Server Works LE III north and south bridge chipsets are specifically designed to meet the needs of high performance systems. CNB30LE (champ north bridge) is in charge of the host bus interfacing and memory bus control. The north bridge provides one 32-bit PCI bus running at 33 MHz and one 64-bit secondary PCI bus running at 33/66 MHz. OSB4 (open south bridge) subset provides the legacy ISA interface, USB port, ATA33, and System Management (SM) bus. The BMC (Baseboard Management Control) board is attached to the mainboard and connected to the south bridge that supports the ASM and RDM functions and the industry standard IPMI protocol as well.

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SCSI subsystemThe dual-channel AIC-7899 single-chip host adapter delivers Ultra 160/m SCSI data transfer rates which double the Ultra-2 SCSI data transfer rate up to 160 MByte/s. With two channels, it delivers a total of 320 MByte/s bandwidth. In addition, the AIC-7899 features a 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI interface that supports zero wait-state memory which also operates on 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI buses. It supports up to 15 devices on a 12-meter cable (or 25 meters in a point-to-point configuration), making it ideal for both clustering and RAID configurations.

LAN subsystemAnother cost-effective feature for network solutions is the integration of Intels 82559 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller which supports: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.20A-based power management wake on Magic Packet wake on Interesting Packet advanced System Management Bus (SMB) based manageability Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance IP checksum assist PCI 2.2 compliance SDG 2.0 compliance

Video subsystemThe ATI Rage XL harbors 2D and 3D display capabilities that bring life to any multimedia and work applications. With remarkable color depth and high resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024, it provides an enhanced visual experience on your system. The onboard ATI Rage XL chipset comes with 4 MB VRAM (video RAM) and supports up to 1024 x 768 display mode at high colors.

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Expansion slotsPCI busThe system board has six PCI bus slots contained in two PCI segments: Four 64-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots (PCI slots 1 to 4) Two 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots (PCI slots 5 to 6)

The PCI bus is the key interface that communicates between the north and the south bridge.

Hardware management supportThe mainboard supports a power management function that conforms to the power saving standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also offers Plug-and-Play feature which helps save users from configuration problems, thus making the system more user-friendly. Additional features include hardware support for ASM Pro (Advanced System Manager Pro) and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Management). ASM detects problems in the CPU thermal condition, CPU working voltage detection (12V/5V/3.3V/1.5V), and PCI bus utilization calculation. It also detects if the CPU fan or the chassis fan malfunctions. Meanwhile, RDM allows execution of the RDM diagnostic program from a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to reboot the system.

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Features summaryThe mainboard has the following major components: Two FC-PGA processor sockets that support an Intel Pentium III processor running at 933 Mhz and 1 GHz or an Intel Pentium III processor running at 512K 1.13 and 1.26 GHz as well as future generations of Pentium III CPUs Server Works LE III north and south bridge Onboard Intel 82559 10/100 Mbps LAN chip with WOL support Adaptec AIC-7899 Dual Channel SCSI controller chipset supports: Channel A - one 68-pin Ultra160/m SCSI connector Channel B - one 68-pin Ultra 160/m SCSI connector Four DIMM sockets that accept four 1024-MB registered SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB Six PCI bus slots Four 64-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots (PCI slots 1 to 4) Two 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots (PCI slots 5 to 6) System clock/calendar with battery backup IDE disk drive interface Super I/O chipset Hardware support for ASM Pro (Advanced System Manager Pro) and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Management) External ports: Two USB connectors PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard ports Parallel port Monitor/VGA port RJ-45 network port Two serial ports

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2 System tour

This chapter discusses the features and components of your system. Instructions on how to set up your system and connect basic and optional peripherals are also explained.

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External and internal structureFront panelNote: One pair of system keys are hung inside the front panel door. Additional duplicate keys can be found at the back of the system.

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Item Power indicator Hard disk activity indicator

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Item System status indicator Keylock Front panel door

Rear panel

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Item Power cable socket Power supply modules

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Item Housing fan I/O connectors (color-coded) Expansion slots

Internal components

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Item CD-ROM Headphone/Earphone port Volume Decrease/Increase button CD-ROM activity indicator CD-ROM tray

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Item CD-ROM Play/Forward button CD-ROM Stop/Eject button Floppy drive eject button Floppy drive tray Floppy drive activity indicator Power button Power indicator Hard disk activity indicator System status indicator Removable hard drive trays Expansion slots Housing fan Power supply modules

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KeyboardYour system comes with a PS/2 keyboard. The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys.

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Component Function keys (F1 - F12) Scroll Lock

Function Access most of the computers controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Setup utility. When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications. When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, x, and /).

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Component Cursor keys

Function Also called the arrow keys. These keys let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the Num Lock is toggled off. Opens the applications context menu (same function as clicking the right button of the mouse). Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing. Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as: Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button Windows + E: Explore My Computer Windows + F: Find Document Windows + M: Minimize All Shift + Windows + M: Undo Minimize All Windows + R: Displays the Run dialog box

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Palm rest (detachable)

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Windows logo key

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Caps Lock

When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + ).

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MouseYour PS/2 mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly). The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability. By simply moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item.

Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use.

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Disk drivesYour system comes with the following disk drives:

3.5-inch floppy driveYour systems 3.5-inch floppy drive can handle 720-KB, 1.2, 1.44 and 2.88-MB capacity diskettes. Floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files. Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat. Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive activity indicator is on. Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position (1).

Sliding the write-protect tab to the not-write-protect position (2) will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes.

When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the diskette. An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in the floppy drive when you are inserting or removing it.

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CD-ROM driveYour system comes with a CD-ROM drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your system. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs) and video CDs. CDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care.

To insert a CD into your systems CD-ROM drive:12

Gently push the Stop/Eject button located on the front panel. When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward.

Caution! Hold the disc by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.

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Push the Stop/Eject button again to close the tray.

To take care of your CDs: Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM drive, or stop the system from successfully reading the disc. When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints. When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion. Clean your CD-ROM drive periodically. You may refer to a cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any system or electronics shop.

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Setting up your systemPreinstallation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: Near a grounded power outlet Clean and dust-free Sturdy surface free from vibration Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc.

Checking the package contentsCheck the following items from the package: Acer Altos G610 ystem Acer Altos G610 Users guide (with system binder) CD-ROM driver kit System keys (hung inside the front panel door)

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.

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Basic connectionsThe system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these peripherals first to test if the system is running properly.

Connecting the PS/2 keyboardPlug the plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple) located on the rear panel of your system.

Note: If you are using a USB keyboard, plug the USB keyboard cable into either USB ports (black ports) located on the rear panel of your system.

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Connecting the PS/2 mousePlug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your system. (green port)

Note: If you are using a USB mouse, plug the USB mouse cable into either USB ports (black ports) located on the rear panel of your system.

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Connecting the VGA monitorTo connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/VGA port system. (blue port) located on the rear panel of your

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Connecting to the networkYou can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (gray port) located on the rear panel of your system.

Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.

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Connecting the power cablePlug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your system. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. The figure below shows a complete connection of the whole system.

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Turning on your systemAfter making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you can now power on your system. To power on the system, press the power button on the front panel. The system starts up and displays a welcome message. After that, a series of power-on self-test (POST) messages appears. The POST messages indicate if the system is running well or not.

Note: If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the power button, go to the next section for the possible causes of the boot failure.

Aside from the POST messages, you can determine if the system is in good condition by checking if the following occurred: Power indicator on the front bezel lights up (green) Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up

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Power-on problemsIf the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure. The external power cable may be loosely connected. Check the power cable connection from the power source to the power cable socket on the rear panel. Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the power source and to the power cable socket. No power comes from the grounded power outlet. Have an electrician check your power outlet. Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you.

Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from the electrical outlet before performing this task.

Note: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the system still fails to boot, ask your dealer or a qualified technician for assistance.

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Turning off your systemTo turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in a Suspend mode only.

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Connecting optionsPrinterYour system supports serial, parallel and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port system. (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your

Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into either serial port 1 or serial port 2. In the same manner, connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into either USB ports. The serial and USB ports are both located on the systems rear panel.

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USB devicesUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your system comes with two USB ports located on the rear panel. These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your system without using up its system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into either USB ports (black port) located on the rear panel of your system.

Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.

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System rack installationObserve the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions indicated on page 49 when perfoming the following procedures. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified technician.

Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below:

The system occupies 6U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up.

Note: The unit of measurement used in this document is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm). The total sum of the heights of all components in the rack measured in "U" cannot exceed the height of the rack. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with your system rack.

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The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U. When installing components, you must start your measurement from the center of the two holes with closer spacing. Otherwise, the screw holes on the component may not match those on the rack.

Screw types usedThe following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos G610 and other rack-mountable componentsScrew type and part number M4 x L5 86.6A536.8R0 M4 x L8 86.6A536.8R0 Washer 88.21341.605 Nut 87.11042.670 M5 x L5 Securing system components

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Usage Securing the component rails to the tray Securing the mounting brackets to the inner sliding piece

M6 x L10 86.6A52A.100

Securing the cable carrier and the mounting rails to the rack

Locating ring for Rack 1024 34.94815.001 Locating ring for Rack 1042 34.94814.001

Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to Rack 1024 Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to Rack 1042

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Screw type and part number Cage nut

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Usage Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to the rack

Installing cage nutsCage nuts are use to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack. To install cage nuts: 1 2 Insert the lower lip of the cage nut over the bottom of the opening at the back of a rail. Insert the small end of the cage-nut installation tool through the opening in front of the rail and hook the tool over the top lip of the cage nut as shown below.

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Push in the cage nut while rotating the tool up and pulling the tool back toward you until the top lip of the cage nut snaps into position. Repeat this process to install the other cage nuts in their appropriate locations.

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Installing the system into the rackTo install the system into the rack: The rails allow the system to slide in and out of the rackmount for maintenance purposes. Follow these steps to install the mounting rails: 1 Extend the component rail (1) from the mounting rail (2) until the component rail release latch clicks. Hold down the latch and slip the component rail out of the mounting rail. Do the same thing to the other mounting rail.

Note: Each mounting rail consists of a fixed outer piece that screws onto the mounting bracket and an inner sliding piece controlled by a steel ball gearing movement. This inner sliding piece is not detachable.

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Put the component rails aside. Attach the mounting brackets to the mounting rails. The mounting brackets consist of two metal bars to be attached on both ends of the mounting rails. a b c Unlock the inner sliding rail using your finger. Push it forward. Slide the roller towards the lock.

35 d e Adjust the inner sliding rail until you can see the screw holes. Attach the mounting bracket to the front end of the mounting rail and align the screw holes. Secure it with two M4 x L8 screws with nut and washer.

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Slide and adjust the inner sliding rail again to see the third screw hole. Secure it with one M4 x L8 screw with nut and washer. The position of the mounting bracket on this end is fixed.

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Extend the inner sliding piece of the mounting rail until you can see the screw holes on the other end. Attach the mounting bracket with two M4 x L8 screws with nut and washer. The mounting rail on this end is adjustable.

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Install the left mounting bracket first using four M6 screws with locating rings.

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Install the right mounting bracket using four M6 screws with locating rings.

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Attach the cable carrier to the rack, overlapping the mounting bracket, with two M6 screws without locating rings. Install a cage nut on the topmost square hole to hold the screw.

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Note: The cable carrier allows you to tie-wrap all cables to and from the server. As you slide the server in and out of the rack, the cable carrier collapses and extends, keeping the cables untangled and attached to the server.

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Attach the handle to the tray using two M5 metal screws.

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Attach a component rail on each side of the tray with ten M4 metal screws.

39 10 Install the server on the tray. a Check the stand-off brackets that came with your servers rackmount kit. Each stand-off bracket is marked as follows:

Rear left

Rear right

Front left b

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Attach the stand-off brackets to the tray using eight M5 metal screws.

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Remove the front panel door of the server. Refer to Removing the front panel door on page 51 for instructions. Remove the stands from the server. Keep the screws for later use.

41 e Place the server on the tray and secure it with the four screws removed from the stands.

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11 Extend the inner sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks.

12 Carefully align the tray's rail with the mounting bracket's rail, and then push the server into the rack until it clicks. 13 Depress the component rail release latch on either side of the server and then slide the server into the rack.

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Note: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.

14 Remove the two screws on the upper edge of the server and then cut the clip that holds the handle to completely depress the handle.

15 Attach the rack server cover to the server using the thumbscrews.

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16 Attach the other end of the cable carrier to the tray using two M5 metal screws.

17 Extend the cable carrier to bundle all the cables to it using the cable clamps. Route all cables from the cable carrier to the cable management bracket located on the rear of the rack.

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Note: For details on cabling and cable management bracket installation, refer to the documentation that came with your system rack.

18 Install two cage nuts on the upper left and right thumbscrews. (The lower left and right thumbscrews do not need cage nuts.) Secure the server to the rack using the thumbscrews.

Note: Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to install cage nuts.

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3 Upgrading your

system

This chapter contains basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process which are also discussed in this chapter.

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Installation precautionsBefore you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions.

ESD precautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 2 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

Preinstallation instructionsAlways observe the following before you install any component: 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off your system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug all cables from the power outlets. Open your system according to the instructions on page 51. Follow the ESD precautions described above when handling a computer component. Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block access to the DIMM socket or other component connector.

See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the component you want to install.

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Warning! Failure to properly turn off the computer before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component: 1 2 3 4 5 See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions. Replace any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that you have previously removed. Connect the necessary cables. Replace the side panel. Turn on the system.

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Opening your systemCaution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the Preinstallation instructions on page 49.

You need to open your system before you can install additional components. The system housing has one front panel door and one removable side panel. See the following section for instructions.

Opening the front panel doorA security lock secures the front panel door to protect your system unit against unauthorized access. To open the front panel door: 1 2 Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to the unlocked icon . Pull open the front panel door.

Removing the front panel doorThe front panel door is attached to the main housing by screwless hinges. Follow these steps to remove the door: 1 2 Unlock the door with the key (when necessary). Open it to more than a 45 angle.

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Lift it up a little, then move it away from the housing.

Removing the side panelA microswitch is located on the side panel. It helps indicate whether the panel is removed or intact. 1 2 3 Turn off your system unit and unplug all cables. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. Open then remove the front panel door. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions.

53 4 5 Remove the two front screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Keep them in a safe place for later use. Pull out the panel handle to remove the side panel.

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System boardsMainboard layoutThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below

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Item BT1 BU1 CN1/CN6/CN36 CN3 CN4

Description Battery Buzzer IPMI connectors ATX power supply connector Upper: PS/2 mouse connector Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector Serial port connector CPU 1 thermal connector CPU 1 fan connector RDN P.S. status connector Upper: Parallel port Lower left: Serial port 1 Lower right: Monitor/VGA port Housing fan connectors

CN5 CN7 CN8 CN9 CN10

CN13/CN19/ CN20/CN23/CN28 CN14 CN15 CN16 CN18 CN21 CN22/CN31 CN24 CN25 CN29

USB1 and 2 connectors LED/Switchboard connector (see page 57) LAN Jack (RJ-45) NMI switch Primary IDE connector BMC DB connectors CPU 2 fan connector CPU 2 thermal connector Narrow SCSI channel B connector

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Item CN32 CN33/CN34 CN35/CN38 CN37 CN40 CN41 CN42 CN46 CPU1 CPU2 DM1 to DM4 JP5 JP6

Description Wide SCSI channel B connector External hard disk drive LED connectors Wide SCSI channel A connectors Wake on LAN connector Floppy disk drive connector Event LED (HDD fail) connector I2C connector Speaker connector CPU 1 socket CPU 2 socket DIMM slots Event clear connector SCSI terminator 1-2: Disabled 2-3: On

JP7

Logo 1-2: Acer logo 2-3: OEM

JP8

Password settings 1-2 : Bypass password 2-3 : Check password

JP9 JP10

Speaker connector CPU PST 1-2 : Terminator board 2-3 : CPU 64-bit/33 MHz PCI slots

P1 to P4

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Item P5 and P6 U10 U20 U21 U85 U92 U93 U99

Description 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots Server Works LE III CNB30LE chipset (north bridge) Intel 82559 LAN chipset ATI Rage XL video chipset Adaptec AIC-7899 chipset Server Works LE III OSB4 chipset (south bridge) BIOS chipset SMC 47B277 super I/O chipset

Settings in bolface are the default factory settings.

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BPL5M jumpers and connectors

Label JP2

Setting Short Open

Function Terminator power source both from backplane and host Only from host

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Label CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5 JP1 JP3 JP4 JP5 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 SLOT4 SLOT5

Description For SAF-TE card use For SAF-TE card use (or for terminator board) SCSI 68-pin connector Front power LED connector I2C buffer connector I2C buffer ID setting Power connectora Power connector 3-pin FAN connector Slot 1 ID switchb Slot 2 ID switch Slot 3 ID switch Slot 4 ID switch Slot 5 ID switch SCSI slot 1 connector SCSI slot 2 connector SCSI slot 3 connector SCSI slot 4 connector SCSI slot 5 connector

a. For the SCSI backplane board's loading requirement, please insert an independent power cable to each power connector on the backplane board. The power cable should not connect to any other device. b. When you use the LVD SCSI hot-swap cage to arrange your system hard drives, please remove all the jumpers on each SCSI hard drive and use the switches on the backplane board (S1~S5) to set the hard drive's ID.

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SAF-TE card layout

Label CN1 CN2 CN3 SW1 U7 U9

Description 40-pin status connector for HDD backplane 68-pin SCSI connector for extended channel 68-pin SCSI connector for HDD backplane Configuration switch GEM 318 SAF-TE chipset 20 Mhz oscillator

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BPL5M hot-swap cage componentsThe BPL5M hot-swap cage content box includes the following components: One hot-swap cage (with backplane board attached) Five hard drive trays One mainboard connector cable Two hard drive fault LED connector cables

Installing the BPL5M hot-swap cage1 2 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Insert the BPL5M hot-swap cage into the housing and secure it with the two screws provided. The hot-swap cage will occupy three 5.25-inch drive bays. Attach the power cable, the HDD fault LED cable, and the mainboard connector cable to the backplane board and attach the other end of the connector cable to the mainboard.

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Note: Refer to Mainboard layout on page 54 for the location of the SCSI connector.

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Replace the housing panels.

System board connector cable

No. 1 2 3

Item Connects to the mainboard Blue strip with red edging Connects to the hot-swap cage

Removing the BPL5M hot-swap cage1 2 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Remove the two screws that secure the hot-swap cage to the housing.

63 3 Pull out the hot-swap cage from the housing.

Installing a hard disk into the BPL5M tray1 Remove the BPL5M hot-swap cage from the housing. Refer to the previous section for more detailed instructions.

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Press your finger to the BPL5M hot-swap cage to release the drive tray.

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Remove the four tray screws to open the drive tray. Keep the screws for later use.

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When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk. Install a hard disk on the drive tray then secure it with the four tray screws you have removed earlier. Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended. Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever. Push the lever back until it clicks into place.

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Installing and removing storage devicesYour system supports one 3.5-inch and five 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The empty drive bays allow you to install additional drives such as a CD-ROM drive, a digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another hard disk drive. These would provide your system additional storage capacity.

Note: Your basic system already comes pre-installed with a CD-ROM drive and a 3.5-inch floppy drive.

Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive1 2 3 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the old drive. Detach the old 3.5-inch drive with the drive frame from the housing by removing the two chassis screws. Keep the screws for later use. Remove the four frame screws that hold the old drive to the drive frame then pull out the drive. Install a new 3.5-inch drive to the drive frame and secure it with the four frame screws you have previously removed.

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Insert the new drive into the drive bay and secure it with the two chassis screws you have previously removed.

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Connect the power and signal cables to the new drive. Replace the housing panels.

Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to 4.

To replace a 5.25-inch storage device: 1 2 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Detach the power and signal cables from the drive.

67 3 Detach the 5.25-inch drive frame from the housing by removing the two screws chassis. Keep the screws for later use.

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Remove the four frame screws that hold the old drive to the drive frame then pull out the drive. Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive frame and secure it with the four frame screws you have previously removed.

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Insert the drive frame with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay and secure it with the two chassis screws you have previously removed.

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Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. Replace the housing panels.

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Removing and installing the CPUYour systems Pentium III processor comes in a FC-PGA 370-pin package. The FC-PGA package is designed for the new breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs. Your mainboard supports two Pentium III processors running at 933 Mhz and 1 GHz or two Intel Pentium III processors running at 512K 1.13- and 1.26 GHz and future generations of Pentium III processors on a 100 or 133 MHz system bus.

Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Refer to page 49.

Removing a CPUFollow these steps to remove a CPU: 1 2 3 4 Remove the housing panels. See page 51 for more detailed instructions. Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. Detach the fan/heatsink cable connector (1and 2). Insert a flat screwdriver into the fan/heatsink metal bracket (3) and pry it outward (4).

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Detach the metal bracket from the socket (5) then remove it from the other side (6).

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Pull out the fan/heatsink from the CPU(1). Raise the socket lever up to a 90 angle (2) before detaching the CPU from its socket (3).

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Caution: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.

Installing a CPUBefore you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to install a CPU: 1 2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. Secure the CPU fan to its base with the four screws provided.

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Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket (on the bottom right corner) (1). Insert the CPU into the socket (2), then press down the socket lever to lock the CPU into place (3).

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Reattach the metal bracket to the CPU (1 to 3), then plug the fan/ heatsink cable into the fan connector on the mainboard (4 and 5).

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Removing and installing memory modulesThe four DIMM sockets onboard support 1024-MB registered SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB.

Note: The registered SDRAM module should work under 3.3 volts; 5-volt memory devices are not supported.

For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (error correcting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled. Refer to IPMI Configuration on page 107 for more information on this BIOS parameter.

Note: The system board supports both 100 and 133 MHz registered SDRAMs; 66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported.

Removing a DIMMBefore you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket. 1 2 3 4 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM (a). Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket (b).

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Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket.

Installing a DIMMBefore you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket. 1 2 3 4 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. Open the clips on the socket. Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (a). Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (b).

Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again.

Reconfiguring your system memoryThe system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS Setup utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

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Installing expansion cardsThe onboard expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. To install an expansion card: 1 2 3 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard. Remove the metal bracket opposite the selected empty expansion slot by removing the screw that holds the bracket to the housing then pulling out the bracket.

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Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. Align the card in the empty bracket. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

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Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot then secure it with the screw you have previously removed.

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Note: When you turn on the system, the BIOS Setup utility automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).

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Hot-swappable redundant power supply moduleThe Acer Altos G610 models power subsystem consists of two hot-swappable power supply module bays that accepts 337-watt hot-swappable redundant power supply modules. A redundant power configuration enables a fully-configured system to continue running even if one power supply fails.

Removing a 337-watt hot-swappable redundant power supply module1 2 3 4 Remove the screw of the power supply module using a flat screwdriver. Lift up the module handle. Push the lock with your thumb to release the power supply module. Gently pull out the power supply module.

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Installing a 337-watts hot-swappable redundant power supply module1 Insert the power supply into the housing.

Note: Make sure that the power supply is properly inserted.

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Installing an internal system fanAn internal system fan can be installed to allow the system to still operate properly in case the default internal system fan malfunctioned. To install an additional internal system fan: 1 2 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. Press the system fan latch outward, then insert the additional internal system fan in place.

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4 BIOS Setup

utility

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

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BIOS Setup utilityThe BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will need to run this utility. The Setup program loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is turned off.

Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.

Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup.

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4 BIOS Setup utility

Entering SetupPower on the computer to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. While booting, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Esc simultaneously. The Basic Setup Utility main menu will appear.

Note: You must press Ctrl+Alt+Esc while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time.

The system supports two Setup Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press F8 while viewing the Basic Setup main menu. The Key Help Guide (press to activate) shows you how to move around the BIOS setup screen: Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move around the Setup Utility screen. Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move to the next page or to return to the previous page if the setup screen has more than one page available. Use the Page Up, Page Down, +, or - keys to select the options if they are available. Press Esc to return to the Main menu.

Note: The parameters on the screens shown in this Users guide display default system values. These values may not be the same as those in your computer. The grayed-out items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable.

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Advanced Setup Utility main menu

In the descriptive table following each of the main menu option screens: An asterisk (*) mark indicates that the parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. The settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

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System InformationThe screen below appears when you select System Information from the main menu:

Parameter Processor Processor Speed

Description Type of processor currently installed in your system Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system Total amount of first-level cache memory or the internal fast accessed memory size (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) Total amount of second-level cache memory that comes with the CPU. The available cache sizes are 256 and 512 KB. Current system settings for floppy drive A Current system settings for floppy drive B Current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel Current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel

Level 1 Cache

Level 2 Cache

Floppy Drive A Floppy Drive B IDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel Slave

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Parameter Total Memory

Description Total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. Type and size of DIMM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, 3 and, 4 respectively. The None setting indicates that there is no DIMM installed.

1st Bank 2nd Bank 3rd Bank 4th Bank Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse

Serial port 1 address and IRQ setting Serial port 2 address and IRQ setting Parallel port address and IRQ setting Pointing device installation setting. Displays None if no pointing device is installed.

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Product InformationProduct Information displays general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. The screen below shows the Product Information parameters:

Parameter Product Name System S/N Mainboard ID Mainboard S/N System BIOS Version SMBIOS Version

Description Official name of the system Systems serial number Mainboards identification number Mainboards serial number Version of the BIOS utility Version of the SMBIOS. SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) allows you to check your systems hardware without actually opening it up. Hardware checking is done via software checkpoints during start up.

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Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives to input configuration values for the system disk drives. The screen below shows the Disk Drives screen:

Parameter Floppy Drive A

Description Indicates the floppy disk drive type

Option 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch

IDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel Slave

These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports. Auto. Enables BIOS to automatically detect the parameters of installed HDDs during the POST (power-on self-test). User. HDD parameters manually configured. None. No HDD is connected to the system. Note: The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected.

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IDE Channel TypeThe screen below appears if you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Disk Drives screen:

Parameter Device Detection Mode

Description Lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto. If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the setting manually. Indicates a hard disk type device Specifies the number of cylinders in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Specifies the number of heads in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Specifies the number of sectors in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

Option Auto User input None

Device Type Cylinder

User input

Head

User input

Sector

User input

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Parameter Size Hard Disk LBA Mode *

Description Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 528 MB. This is made possible through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. However, this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 3.5 and above, and Windows 2000. Other operating systems require this parameter to be set to Disabled. Enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive suports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. Improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Novell Netware. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled. When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/ write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled.

Option User input Auto Disabled

Hard Disk Block Mode *

Auto Disabled

Hard Disk 32-bit Access *

Enabled Disabled

Advanced PIO Mode *

Enabled Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Disabled

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Parameter DMA Transfer Mode *

Description The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by increasing the transfer rate. However, besides enabling these features in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded.

Option Enabled Auto Multiword Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Disabled

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Onboard PeripheralsOnboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

Parameter Serial Port 1

Description Enables or disables serial port 1

Option Enabled Disabled 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h

Base Address

Sets the I/O base address of serial port 1

IRQ

Sets the IRQ (interrupt request) channel of serial port 1 Enables or disables serial port 2

4 11 Disabled Enabled 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h

Serial Port 2

Base Address

Sets the serial port 2 I/O base address

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Parameter IRQ

Description Sets the IRQ channel of serial port 2

Option 3 10 Enabled Disabled 378h 278h

Parallel Port

Enables or disables the parallel port

Base Address

Sets a logical base address for the parallel port. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled. Assigns an interrupt for the parallel port. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the onboard parallel port, a warning appears on the screen. Check the parallel port address of the add-on card and change the address to one that does not conflict. Sets your parallel ports operation mode. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

IRQ

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Operation Mode

Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) Bi-directional Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) Standard Parallel Port (SPP)

ECP DMA Channel

Assigns a DMA channel for the ECP parallel port function. This parameter is configurable only if you select the Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) as the operation mode. Enables or disables the onboard floppy disk controller Enabled Disabled

Floppy Disk Controller

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Parameter IDE Controller

Description Enables or disables the onboard primary, secondary or both IDE interfaces

Option Both Primary Secondary Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled

PS/2 Mouse Controller USB Host Controller USB Legacy Mode

Enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller Enables or disables the onboard USB host controller Activates or deactivates the USB keyboard connected to your system. When activated, the USB keyboard functions in a DOS environment. Enables or disables the onboard SCSI controller Enables or disables the onboard Ethernet controller

Onboard SCSI

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled

Onboard Ethernet Chip

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Power ManagementThe Power Management menu allows you to configure the systems power management feature. The screen below shows the parameters on the Power Management screen:

Parameter Power Management Mode

Description Allows you to reduce power consumption. When this parameter is set to Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard disk and system timers. Setting it to Disabled deactivates the powermanagement feature and its timers. Allows the hard disk to enter standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this parameter to Off if your hard disk does not support this function.

Option Enabled Disabled

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer

Off 1 minute to 15 minutes

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Parameter System Sleep Timer

Description This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode after a specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action or any activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation. Lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity. This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is on. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored activities occurring through the IRQ channels resume system operation.

Option Off 1 minute to 120 minutes

Sleep Mode

Standby Suspend

Power Switch < 4 sec.

When set to Power off, the system automatically turns off when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds. When set to Suspend, the system enters the suspend mode when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds. The system wake-up event allows the system to resume operation when the modem ring indicator is enabled. When Enabled, any fax/modem activity wakes up the system from suspend mode. Enables or disabled the PCI power managment function Allows you to set a certain time on a certain day to wake-up your system from suspend mode. If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will resume operation on the day indicated here. If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will resume operation at the time indicated here.

Power off Suspend

System Wake-up Event Modem Ring Indicator PCI Power Management RTC Alarm

Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Time Date/Time User input

Resume Day

Resume Time

User input

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Parameter Restart on AC Power Failure

Description When a power failure occurs and this item is set to Pre-state, the system will be turned on, when the power comes back, if the system was on. When a power failure occurs and this setting is disabled, the system remains off when the power comes back, even if the system was on before the power failure occurs..

Option Pre-state Disabled

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Boot OptionsThis option allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up. The screen below appears when you select Boot Options from the main menu:

Parameter Boot Sequence

Description This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence during POST. 1st. The system checks this drive first. 2nd. The system then checks this drive if it can not boot from the 1st specified drive. 3rd. If the first two searches fail then it boots from this drive. 4th. If the first three searches fail then it boots from this drive. BIOS will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable.

Option Floppy Disk LANDesk (R) Service Agent IDE CD-ROM Hard DIsk

Primary Display Adapter

Lets you activate the onboard video controller as your primary display adapter, or automatically disable it once BIOS detects that there is a video card installed in your system.

Auto Onboard

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Parameter Fast Boot

Description Allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST routines Enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows 95). If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to text mode. Even if your setting is Enabled, you may still switch to text mode while booting by pressing the Delete key when you see the "Press DELETE key to enter setup" message on the screen. When set to Disabled, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen.

Option Auto Disabled Enabled Disabled

Silent Boot

Num Lock After Boot Memory Test

Allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine. When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to bypass testing the defective memory banks detected earlier. When set to Enabled, the system boots from a LANDesk Service Agent network instead of your desktop system. The LANDesk Service Agent is a IEEE-standardsbased code that intervenes in the boot process. Refer to your LANDesk Manual for more information. When set to Disabled, the system boots from the drive specified in the Boot Sequence parameter.

Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled

Release All Blocked Memory Boot from LANDesk (R) Service Agent

Disabled Enabled

Disabled Enabled

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Parameter Update BIOS with Boot Block Configuration Table * POST Error Stop *

Description When enabled, it automatically flashes the BIOS file from the hard disk drive in case the system fails to boot up Displays preboot system configuration table when enabled When enabled, if the POST finds an error, it will stop and the user has to press F1 to continue. If disabled, even when the POST finds an error, it will not stop.

Option Disabled Enabled

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled

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Date and TimeThe real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximately seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off.

Parameter Date

Description Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are: Weekday: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Day: 1 to 31 Year: 1980 to 2079

Time

Set the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: Hour: 00 to 23 Minute: 00 to 59 Second: 00 to 59

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System SecurityThe Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. Thescreen below appears when you select System Security from the main menu:

Parameter Supervisor Password

Description Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup utility. The Present setting allows you to set a Supervisor password. Secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. User password is available only when a Supervisor password is set. The Present settings allows you to set a User password. The disk drive control features enable or disable the read/write functions of the disk drives. These features can also control the diskette drive boot function to prevent loading operating systems or other programs from a certain drive while the other drives remain operational.

Option None Present

User Password

None Present

Disk Drive Control

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Parameter Floppy Drive

Description Sets the control level of the floppy drive

Option Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Disabled

Hard Disk Drive

Sets thecontrol level of the IDE drive

Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Disabled

Processor Serial Number

The Pentium III processor incorporates an individual serial number in each chip that can identify individual CPUs. When enabled, CPUs can be identified by its processor serial number. Disable this parameter to deactivate this feature.

Enabled Disabled

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Setting and changing the passwordTo set or change a Supervisor/User password: 1 Enable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow key to select Present. The corresponding password window appears: Supervisor Password window

User Password window

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Type a password then press Enter. The password may consist of up to seven alphanumeric characters.

Note: Be careful when typing your password because the actual characters do not appear on the screen; password characters appear as asterisks (*).

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Retype the password to verify your first entry then press Enter. Highlight the Set or Change Password option then press Enter. Press Esc to return to the System Security screen. Press Esc to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears. Choose Yes to save your settings and exit Setup. Your password will be saved to CMOS.

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Removing a passwordTo remove your Supervisor/User password: 1 Disable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the up or down arrow key to select None. Press Esc to return to the System Security menu. Press Esc to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears: Choose Yes to save your settings and exit Setup. Your previous password will be removed from CMOS.

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IPMI ConfigurationIntelligent Platform Management Interface The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in your system like system temperature changes, fan stops, and others. This feature also allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your systems event handling.

The table below describes the parameters in the IPMI Configuration screen.Parameter IPMI Specification Version Description Specifies the version of Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Option

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Parameter IPMI BIOS Version BMC Firmware Version System Event Logging Clear Event Log Area Existing Event Log Number Remaining Event Log Number View Event Logs Event Control BIOS POST

Description Shows the version of IPMI BIOS

Option

Specifies the version of BaseBoard Management Controller (BMC) Firmware

Enables or disables the event logging function of your system Clears the event log whenever the event log area is full Number of events currently located in the event log area Number of spaces that are still available for logging system events

Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled

Opens the system event log file for viewing

BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during POST. When this parameter is enabled, BIOS will stop POST operation whenever it finds a bad processor or memory. Otherwise, if disabled the system will continue running. ECC (error correcting code) tests the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory. This parameter enables or disables the monitoring of this function. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit extension for new processors, such as Pentium processors. It can run at clock speeds of 33 or 66 MHz. This parameter monitors the activity of this bus when set to Enabled.

Enabled Disabled

Memory ECC

Enabled Disabled

PCI Devices

Enabled Disabled

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RDM ConfigurationRemote Data Management

Parameter RDM 4.5 BIOS Version

Description Shows the version number of the RDM BIOS

Option

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Parameter Console Redirection

Description This parameter lets you enable or disable the connection to the RDM manager station. If enabled and conditions are met, the RDM-enabled server automatically dials the RDM manager station using the phone number specified in the Remote Console Phone No. parameter when the server reboots. Once the connection is established, both the RDM server and RDM manager station display the same screen which enables the RDM manager station to function the same as the server console. Setting this to Disabled deactivates the RDM manager station. If you want the hidden partition to become accessible, set this parameter to Enabled. When enabled, the server boots to the hidden partition. This parameter specifies the parity, stop bits, and data length for the COM port to use for the RDM connection. This is fixed at N (none), 8, 1 setting and is non-configurable. This parameter lets you set the transfer rate of the COM for the RDM connection. The parameter setting depends on your modem specification; therefore, before you change the setting of this parameter, check the documentation that came with your modem.


Hidden Partition

Disabled Enabled

Communication Protocol

N, 8, 1

COM Port Baud Rate

9600 57600

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Parameter Remote Console Phone No.

Description This parameter allows you to set the phone number of the RDM manager station that the RDM module must dial once RDM is activated and the Remote Console is enabled. To set, simply highlight the parameter and enter the Remote Console phone number. If the remote console phone number is using an (X) line, then you must enter six commas (,) after the phone number and before the extension number, if any. When entering the extension number, we recommend that you insert a comma after each number. The commas specify delay. If this parameter is left blank, the Remote Console calling function is disregarded.

Option User input

Dial Out Retry Times

This parameter lets you specify the maximum number of times the RDM server must retry to connect to the RDM manager station once the server fails and RDM is activated. If the server has completed the specified number of tries and the connection still fails, the server bypasses RDM and goes into normal mode.

2 4 8 Infinite

Emergency Management RDM Work Mode When detecting system failure, the RDM module will take some actions according to the enabled mode. Waiting: Page and wait for the RDM station to call in Reboot: Page, then reboot Disabled: No action Note: If Waiting is selected, a password consisting of at least three alphanumeric characters must be set. Waiting Mode Password Prevents unauthorized access to the server User input Disabled Waiting Reboot

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Parameter Paging Times

Description Allows you to set the number of times that the RDM module must dial when the server fails or hangs

Option 1 2 4 8 User input

Paging No.

Allows you to set the pager number that the RDM module must dial when the server fails or hangs

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Advanced OptionsNote: To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Options submenus unless you are a qualified technician.

The Advanced Options screen allows you to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, CPU frequency and chipset settings. The screen below shows the Advanced Options parameters:

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Memory/Cache OptionsMemory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

Parameter Level 1 Cache

Description Enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is, the memory integrated into the CPU. Enables or disables the second-level cache memory which is incorporated in the CPU module.


Level 2 Cache

Enabled Disabled

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PnP/PCI OptionsPnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

Parameter PCI IRQ Setting

Description Select Auto to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play devices installed on your system; Otherwise, select Manual. Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI card for more technical information.

Option Auto Manual

PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6

When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, these parameters specify the auto-assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices. When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual, you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device installed in your system.

User input

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Parameter Onboard VGA

Description Allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the onboard VGA when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set to Manual. This parameter is grayed-out and is not user-configurable when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto. When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, this parameter specifies the auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard LAN controlers installed in your system. When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual, you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for the onboard LAN controllers installed in your system.

Option

Onboard LAN

User input

Onboard SCSI

Allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the onboard SCSI when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set to Manual. This parameter is grayed-out and is not user-configurable when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto. Allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the USB host controller when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set to Manual. This parameter is grayed-out and is not user-configurable when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto. Setting this parameter to Yes allows you to assign the same IRQ to two different devices. To disable the feature, select No. Note: If there are no IRQs available to assign for the remaining device function, it is recommended that you enable this parameter.

User input

USB Host Controller

Disabled Enabled

PCI IRQ Sharing

Yes No

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Parameter VGA Palette Snoop

Description This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system. The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register (CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAMDAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the system. The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all the VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAMDACs. The signal goes through the cards continuously until all RAMDAC data has been updated. This allows the display of multiple images on the screen. Note: Some VGA cards require specific settings for this feature. Check your VGA card documentation before setting this parameter.


Plug and Play OS

When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to No, BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards. Note: Set this parameter to Yes only if your operating system is Windows 95/98 or Windows 2000. Set this parameter to Yes to avoid IRQ conflicts when installing non-PnP or PnP ISA cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots. After clearing the resource data, the parameter resets to No.

No Yes

Reset Resource Assignments

No Yes

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CPU FrequencyThis parameter displays your CPUs speed and bus frequency. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

Parameter Bus Frequency

Description The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred between internal computer components and the CPU or the main memory of the CPU. A fast bus allows data to be transferred faster, which makes applications run faster. Shows the CPU core/bus ratio of your system. The clock speed of the bus does not necessarily equal the CPUs (core). Mostly, the bus clock speed is slower than the CPU clock speed. The sytem BIOS will detect CPU frequency and set the CPU Frequency Multiple automatically. The processor speed is the speed at which a microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second.

Option

CPU Frequency Multiplier

Processor Speed

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Parameter Single Processor MP Table

Description Enabling this parameter allows BIOS to create a multiprocessor (MP) table for Windows NT use. In a single-processor system running Windows NT, you may disable this parameter to enhance system performance. If you install another CPU for a dual system, enable this parameter then reinstall Windows NT. In cases when this parameter is enabled before installing Windows NT in a singleprocessor system, you may upgrade to a multiprocessor system without reinstalling Windows NT.


MP Table Version

This parameter allows you to choose the version of the multiprocessor specifications.

V1.4 V1.1

Chipset SettingsThe Chipset Settings page is a hidden page to end-users. Press Alt + F4 while viewing the BIOS Setup main menu in BIOS Setup main menu for the Advanced Options page to display Chipset Settings. This parameter allows you to configure the appropriate timings for your systems chipset logic.

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Parameter CAS Latency

Description This item controls the number of clocks between the SDRAM sampling of a read command and the RCC sampling of the read data from the SDRAM. This item is only valid for systems with an SDRAM of 66 MHz or higher.

Option 2 3

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Load Default SettingsUse this option to load the default settings for optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed-out parameters are not user-configurable. The dialog box below appears when you select Load Default Settings from the main menu:

Select Yes to load the default settings. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu.(*) Indicates default selection

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Abort Settings ChangeUse this option to disregard the changes you have made to BIOS and reload your previous settings. The dialog box

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